Assistant Manager, Community Engagement and Planning Department - Contract

[What the role is]

The Community Engagement & Planning Department (CEPD) is looking for a highly motivated and dynamic individual who is passionate about the environment and enjoy working closely with the community to develop and implement outreach programmes on environmental and sustainability topics.

[What you will be working on]

• Develop a network and database of Non-Governmental Organisations and Interest Groups to drive sustainability agenda e.g. support national campaigns, local community programmes and ground mobilisation etc
• Develop, implement and sustain community outreach programmes on environmental topics.
• Establish good rapport with 3P partners to inculcate pro-environmental values and mobilise community actions.
• Manage/support events and programmes jointly organised with the 3P sectors (public/private and people sectors) such as NGOs and Interest Groups with resources and/or by setting up educational booth at community events and/or conducting e-outreach at digital events. Activities may include conducting physical/online talk and quizzes/ manning of games at booths and are usually held on weekends.
• Train and manage partners’ volunteers for localised outreach events such as dengue prevention house visits, litter picking events, recycling drives etc.
• Attend partners' meetings and events (e.g. project meetings/ events with community groups) during weekday’s nights/weekends when required.

[What we are looking for]

The job might be for you if you possess the following qualities:

• Able to work flexible hours and perform duties on weekday nights, weekends or public holidays when the need arises
• Keen interest in environmental public health and protection
• A passion for working with the community
• Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership skills and able to work independently as well as a team player
• An aptitude for public engagement
• Resourcefulness and good analytical skills
• Have physical stamina to conduct door to door house visits and stand for extended periods while organising physical events and manning exhibition booths
• Able to work in a fast-paced and highly volatile environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time

The contract is till end December 2026

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.